Clinical Service Lead
Job No:
CCW599
Location:
Illawarra
About us
CatholicCare is a local not‑for‑profit organisation committed to supporting people in need, regardless of background or circumstances. Our vision is for inclusive, thriving communities where the dignity of every person is respected and valued.
We deliver services across the lifespan, including aged and disability care, early childhood education, foster care, counselling and family supports across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Southern Highlands and Macarthur regions.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Clinical Service Lead to provide senior clinical leadership and help shape the future growth of our Aged & Disability clinical services.
Reporting to the Executive Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary team (Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Registered Nurses), strengthen our clinical model of care, and ensure high‑quality, person‑centred service delivery. Alongside your clinical leadership, this role has a strong focus on service growth, sustainability and innovation.
You will contribute to the ongoing development of our services by identifying opportunities for business development, supporting the expansion of existing programs, and helping to design and implement new or evolving models of care.
This is a permanent full‑time role (38 hours per week). The position may be based in Campbelltown or Wollongong, with regular work from home days and occasional travel between locations as required.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and support a multidisciplinary clinical team
- Develop and implement sustainable clinical service models
- Ensure best‑practice clinical governance and compliance
- Conduct financial viability assessments and develop business cases
- Support service growth and continuous improvement.
About you
You are a confident and collaborative clinical leader who brings both clinical credibility and commercial insight. You are motivated by improving outcomes for clients, building capable teams, and contributing to a mission‑driven organisation. You will bring:
- Demonstrated experience and success in clinical leadership or healthcare management
- Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams
- Strong understanding of aged care and disability sector reforms
- Demonstrated ability to balance clinical excellence with financial sustainability
- Tertiary qualification in Allied Health (e.g. Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy) with current AHPRA registration.
What we offer
In addition to being part of an organisation that genuinely makes a difference in people's lives, you will also enjoy:
- $117,000 base salary
- Access to a pool car
- Up to $18,550 tax‑free salary packaging
- 15 days paid personal leave each year
- 3 days additional leave at Christmas
- Study leave and professional development
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Fitness Passport and EAP.
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For further information contact Cheryl Tarantola phone 0448386701.
Closing Date: 22 February 2026
We value diversity and inclusion. CatholicCare Wollongong welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.
We are committed to child safety and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. All roles require probity and pre-employment checks.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out. We look forward to hearing from you!